FIGS...

Figs have such a short season, it’s time to take advantage of them! 

Although dried figs are available throughout the year, there is nothing like the unique taste and texture of fresh figs. They are lusciously sweet with a texture that combines the chewiness of their flesh, the smoothness of their skin, and the crunchiness of their seeds. 

Believed to be the favorite fruit of Cleopatra, they occupy a very important place in many cultures around the world. Romans were the avid lovers of the fruit and considered it as a gift from the fertility God ‘Bacchus’Figs are high in natural and simple sugars, minerals and fibre. They contain good levels of potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, copper and manganese.

Health & Nutritional Benefits of Eating Figs 

• The rich potassium content of figs helps to maintain the blood pressure of the body.
• Figs are rich in dietary fiber, which makes them very effective for weight management program.
• Consuming figs helps to reduce the risk of breast cancer.
• Calcium and potassium present in figs prevent bone thinning and help to promote bone density.
• Tryptophan, present in figs, induces good sleep and helps get rid of sleeping disorders like insomnia.
• Eating figs relieves fatigue and boosts memory power.
• The soluble fiber, called pectin, in figs helps in reducing blood cholesterol.
• Figs are rich in calcium and are excellent calcium alternatives for people who are allergic to dairy products.
• Figs promote the overall well-being of an individual and are excellent aphrodisiacs.

If I can stop myself from eating all the figs after I wash them, I actually made the best smoothie last night with fresh strawberries, figs and yogurt! It was so easy and so delicious that I didn’t even need to add any sweetener!